County committee charts future capital projects

Whitman County commissioners approved the Capital Improvements Committee Project Ranking Monday morning.

According to commission Chairman Art Swannack, this is a list submitted by Whitman County departments and the county is required to have a ranked list each year. Projects are dependent on funding, but if the county can build up enough reserves or other sources become available, over time the projects could be accomplished, Swannack said.

Total amount for the projects listed is $3,801,444.

The list in order of the ranking includes infrastructure upgrades, $36,000; superior court ceiling lowe...